Web meeting provider Dimdim raises $6 million

Open-source Web conferencing provider Dimdim has raised $6 million in Series B funding, the company is set to announce on Wednesday.

The funding round, which was led by current investors Index Ventures, Nexus India Capital, and Draper Richards, will enable Dimdim to introduce enhancements to the free service and expand its market reach.

Dimdim competes with fee-based services like Webex. Because it is open source, it could become a platform for real-time communications if it garners enough developer support, my CNET colleague Rafe Needleman predicts.

Since its private launch 10 months ago, Boston-based Dimdim has attracted more than 500,000 users in more than 180 countries, the company says.

[technoguide]

Thanks for the great mention. We?re delighted to have raised this round - especially during tough economic conditions. This really underscores the value of free, open alternatives to traditional meetings. We?re excited about the future of this space and Dimdim's potential disruptive power, especially with the help of the open source community.

Don?t forget, you can sign up here and begin hosting your own Dimdim Web Meetings - with up to 20 people at a time - absolutely free. No download required for attendees or Mac users.

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